Ricky Gervais: Humanity

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Ricky Gervais: Humanity

TV-MA

2018

1h 18m

Comedy

Stand-Up

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Filmed at the Apollo Hammersmith in London, the Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning British comedian returns to the stage in London with a scathing special that touches on aging, becoming spoiled, his perspective on having kids and more.

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Critics Consensus

Ricky Gervais returns to the stage with his characteristic wit and distinct edginess, but the performance verges on cruel when his mockery seemingly overtakes his own Humanity.

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Steve Greene

IndieWire

Even when a few genuine spontaneous smiles sneak through, "Humanity" has the air of something Gervais feels obliged to do, either to feed some nonexistent need to bolster his cred as Bad Boy of Comedy.

Dec 28, 2018

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Brian Welk

TheWrap

Inflating his ego is part of what you're paying for with Gervais, but this is irritating even for him.

Dec 28, 2018

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Jude Dry

IndieWire

Thanks to Netflix, billions of people around the world now think they can justify their hate with mediocre jokes as well.

Dec 28, 2018

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Jim Schembri

3AW

Fully aware of his status as a mini-god to the anti-PC crowd, Gervais clocks up his best stand-up special yet as he rubs against the grain on a wide variety of hot-button topics.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 29, 2020

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Sean L. McCarthy

Decider

Gervais shows the brightest signs of his own humaneness when talking about his closest relatives.

Dec 28, 2018

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Garrett Martin

Paste Magazine

His Humanity makes you hope for an extinction level event, and soon.

Rated: 2.5/10

Dec 28, 2018

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Clayton F

You know the guy who insists on saying mildly provocative (but mostly terminally dull) things and then screaming, “Oh have I offended you?! Ooh can’t you handle it?! Why are you walking away, too offended?!”. In other words, Ricky Gervais is your edgy uncle who just discovered how to use Facebook.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Serena B

I didn't enjoy Humanity. His topics made me feel nauseated. I understand his comedy lines are controversial but this recording was really depressing. Ew.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Giorgio S

There is not very much to say about this cause it's really short. The humor is sharp as it should be and Ricky is at his best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/24

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Carrie S

Unfunny, repeat of old jokes, felt a bit GB News

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Francisco G

A master at work. Ricky Gervais is the funniest man I have ever encountered and does not disappoint here. The offended weak, fragile mob weeps, which should tell you a lot. Simply brilliant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/23

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Tom G

I can't believe the bad reviews from some critics. This is laugh-our-loud funny!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/22

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Synopsis

Filmed at the Apollo Hammersmith in London, the Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning British comedian returns to the stage in London with a scathing special that touches on aging, becoming spoiled, his perspective on having kids and more.

Director: John L Spencer
Screenwriter: Ricky Gervais
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Comedy, Stand-Up
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 13, 2018
Runtime: 1h 18m

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